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Discusses how Palestinian families living within the area Israelis deem Jerusalem or its environs manage their lives. Imposed siege since the Al-Aqsa infitada began; Onslaught of Jewish settlers who come fully armed and often with Israeli soldiers; Imposition of curfews on Palestinian towns like Hebron and Salfeet.

The article explores the Palestinian struggle over the sanctuary at the al-Aqsa Mosque in 2015. Palestinians are considering the struggle as another fight against a colonial occupation, injustices and violations of human rights. Israel is criticized for imposing separate visiting times for Muslims and Jews and expanding secretive excavation work underneath the mosque.

The article reports on the 60th anniversary of al-Nakba, a commemoration for the Palestinian people of their displacement and dispossession as a result of their defeat in the 1948 Palestine war. According to the author, Nakba has cast its black shadow over the memory, the narrative, and the identity of the Palestinian community since it took place. The author emphasizes that as people reflect upon the significance of al-Nakba, the significance of Jerusalem should also be recognized and realize that the march of return starts from Jerusalem.

The article discusses the author's experience in Jerusalem. The author saw Israeli soldiers dancing. The author thought that people were dancing to celebrate the 40th anniversary occupation of East Jerusalem. There were blue-and-white flags hanging from the windows of houses. According to the author, majority of Palestinians do not have access to Jerusalem.

This article presents the history of Jerusalem and some information on the controversy surrounding the Noble Islamic Sanctuary of al-Aqsa. Many individuals, and news reports, confuse the Dome of the Rock with the al-Aqsa mosque, sometimes, it seems, in a deliberate attempt to prepare the world for future scenarios. Over the years, Israeli intelligence sources have spread rumors about the intention of some radical Jewish groups to bomb or destroy Al Aqsa. These threats, moreover, occur in the context of Israeli President Moshe Katsav's proposal to divide the Al Aqsa compound and construct a Jewish synagogue on half of it, and of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's frank declaration that he has no intention of sharing Jerusalem with the Palestinians. INSET: ISRAEL'S CONTINUED ETHNIC CLEANSING OF JERUSALEM.

Relates the experience of Palestinian farmer Abu Mahmoud Shahrour on the small milking business in Jerusalem. Overview on the farm life of the Shahrour family; Threat of Israeli-imposed curfew on the food distribution to Palestinian villagers; Implication of the curfew policy on the starvation of civilian lives.

Contrasts the social conditions of the people in the U.S. and in Jerusalem. Desire of Palestinians for good public relations; Pains of the Palestinian/Israeli conflict; Protests on Israeli occupation.

Relates the views of a Palestinian Jerusalemite on property rights in Jerusalem. Steps undertaken by families to establish a house; Actions of Israelis leading to the ruin of Palestinian homes; Establishment of a Palestinian sovereign government for peace between Israel and Palestine.

Describes conditions on the streets of Via Dolorosa, Jerusalem, amidst the escalating violence between Israelis and Palestinians. Impact of the intensified Israeli security operations on life in the area; Risks from the current intifada.

Focuses on the author's experiences with his grandfather in Jerusalem. Olive trees planted by the grandfather; Attacks on Palestinian farmers.